A: Yes, Native Americans have a tribal hunting season that is longer than the season established by the State of Idaho. It commonly goes from August through the end of December. They are allowed to hunt on unoccupied federal public lands outside the of the reservation boundaries which does take in at ...

A: The short answer to your question is no. Legal hunting hours in Idaho are limited to daylight only. This is defined as one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset for most species. It is legal to hunt some predators including coyotes and jackrabbits after dark with the aid of ...

A: You are correct that a 9mm and .40cal can be used during a short range weapon hunt for big game animals. Straight walled cartridges like the 45-70 are not lawful for use during a short range weapon hunt.

A: Coyotes are classified as predatory wildlife. Fish and Game does not prohibit the use of bait for hunting predatory wildlife (coyotes). Using the edible portion of harvested game animals as described in Idaho Code 36-1202 is not allowed. Consult with the land management agency as well to ...

A: Public land around Black's Creek Reservoir, outside of any administrative areas such as parks, boat ramps, etc., are open for access. There has been issues with vandalism around the outlet area in the past and road access is restricted. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has not closed any bird ...

A: The full definition of “hunting” that addresses this question is in Idaho Fish and Game laws, Idaho Code Section 36-202:
"Hunting" means chasing, driving, flushing, attracting, pursuing, worrying, following after or on the trail of, shooting at, stalking, or lying in wait for, any wildlife whether ...

A: Good question. Older does are less likely to produce young and therefore provide less reproductive value to the herd. However, it is difficult to determine age of a standing deer. You already mentioned the doe without a fawn method, but that too is difficult and not fool proof as a doe may have ...

A: For 30 years, Idaho has had a quota for nonresident hunters. 13 years ago, the Commission decided to make any unsold nonresident tags available for purchase to residents at full price. The Commission adopted the 2nd tag discount for residents and nonresidents because it wanted to encourage more ...

A: Yes you will need a hunting license to purchase a wolf tag. Licenses can be purchased via the Internet at https://id.outdoorcentral.us/. over the telephone at 800-554-8685, any license vendor http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/licenses/lookupVendors.cfm, or through the mail to any Idaho ...

A: No, except a person may purchase a left-over nonresident general season elk tag, or put in for an "extra" elk tag (controlled hunts designated by an "X").
During the process of developing the 2014 Elk Pplan there was discussion and interest in developing some hunts that would allow a tag holder to ...

A: Planting a food plot is legal in Idaho, just like gardening or farming. You may want to consider your objectives and what is possible to grow there before deciding what to plant.
It would be okay to hunt over if it left alone and completely unharvested, or if it has been completely harvested ...

A: If he is hunting, he must have an Idaho hunting license. If he is fishing, he must have an Idaho fishing license. If he is trapping, he must have an Idaho trapping license.
He should check with the region office in the area for information about contacting the land management agency (for example ...

A: Idaho Department of Fish and Game has an official policy regarding hunting and fishing activities.
All Department personnel are encouraged to participate in hunting and fishing activities and become familiar with the fish and wildlife resources and the areas of the State that support these ...

A: The only bounty program that Fish and Game is involved in is the Angler Incentive Program in the Panhandle (Lake Pend Oreille). The information about it is online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/fish/?getPage=107. An Idaho fishing license is required.

A: The following list lays out the types of animals that cannot be hunted or kept:
Protected Nongame Wildlife, Species of Special Concern, Threatened or Endangered Species, Protected Birds
Special classifications for some animals extend extra protection to those species. These animals cannot be ...

A: If they are children they can accompany you but at this time they cannot hunt without taking hunter education and possessing a license and tag.
Ten and eleven year olds with hunter education can buy a hunting license and hunt for small game, birds and varmints. Twelve year olds with hunter ...

A: Early in the year some tags are made available for outfitters to purchase for their clients. They are held out for the outfitters until specific dates. At that time, any tags not going to outfitters go back into the general nonresident quota, which changes the numbers.

A:
Thanks for letting us know! Up until today we have only been showing active closures for the Mustang Complex, Halstead and Trinity Ridge fires. To the best of our knowledge there is no statewide or nationwide fire closure layer, so we have been manually updating these layers as new closures ...

A: Mule deer in Unit 39 typically follow the major drainages starting at the head of the South Fork, Middle Fork and North Fork Boise Rivers. Deer found in Graham/Atlanta during summer will follow the drainages down to Boise River WMA by December/January. Some deer following the South Fork drainage ...

A: Most sporting goods stores and archery shops should have grain scales, used for either weighing bullets/powder or arrows. When measuring arrow weight, make sure to include insert, shaft, broadhead, nock, and fletching. Minimum arrow weight for hunting big game in Idaho is 300 grains, but many ...

A: You clearly care deeply about having healthy wildlife populations in Idaho, about the costs of managing wildlife, how license dollars and spent, and about wildlife management in Idaho. The Idaho Fish and Game department isn't broke today, but as Commission Chairman Randy Budge stated June 5, "... ...

A: To Whom It May Concern:
As the rule is written it is unlawful to archery hunt:
With any electronic or tritium-powered device attached to, or incorporated into, an arrow, bolt, crossbow, or bow (except nonmagnifying scopes containing battery powered or tritium lighted reticles may be used by ...

A: In any hunt, including any-weapon seasons, it is unlawful to
pursue or kill big game animals:
• By any means other than approved firearms,
muzzleloaders and archery methods.
• With any electronic device attached to, or incorporated
on, the firearm or scope; Except scopes containing
battery ...

A: There are no weapon restrictions for coyotes because they are not classified as a big game animal in Idaho. Coyotes are classified as predatory wildlife like a raccoon, skunk or jackrabbit. Be aware that if you are contacted by an officer they may have questions about what game you are pursuing ...

A: You can only hunt unprotected species with a blowgun. You must have a hunting license. Please double check with the city or county authorities in your area to see if they have any ordinances that prohibit the use of blowguns.

A: He does not need a license to carry or for target practice, but he does need a license to hunt in Idaho. Please find more information about hunting rules and hunter education in our Big Game Rules at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/docs/rules/bgInfo.pdf.

A: The Big Game Season Proposals are available online at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/?getPage=301
For specific details of your regional meeting beyond the scope of this document feel free to contact the Idaho Falls Office at (208) 525-7290.

A: The nonresident small game and nonresident three-day small game hunting licenses were established to offer nonresident sportsmen, who do not wish to hunt big game, an opportunity to come to Idaho and hunt small game only for a lower cost.
The lower cost could result in a large influx of ...

A: NO: (see exception below); as long as the youth has a valid license and tag. Care must be taken by the adult not to enter into the act of “hunting.” They can even have a weapon in possession as the constitution allows. Once they begin pursuing, worrying, following after or on the trail of, ...

A: Unfortunately, the Clearwater Region is not well known for its waterfowl hunting. Access is limited due to private property but some field hunting and jump shooting of regional streams/ponds is available during migration with landowner permission. Scouting is the key for success for both birds ...

A: In general it is NOT legal to use a crossbow during the archery only season, however it is legal to use one during the any weapon season.. An individual with a disabled archery permit is allowed to use a crossbow during the archery only season.
Here is the information from the Big Game ...

A: There is already a season on white-fronted geese or ‘specks’ in southwest Idaho. White-fronted geese are dark geese and have the same season framework as Canada geese (another dark goose). Pacific Flyway states like Idaho have a season framework that includes 107 days for dark goose hunting. In ...

A: Yes, there are pheasant hunting opportunities in Nez Perce County. Pheasants occur in the agricultural portions of the county. Please note that almost all of the pheasant habitat in the county occurs on private property and, therefore, requires landowner permission. Additionally, there are some ...

A: Currently, no. Electronic calls can be used during the Conservation Order seasons in the mid-continent portion of North America. The Conservation Order seasons were a result of extensive habitat damage caused by overabundant snow geese, and were only allowed through an act of Congress. ...

A: A resident of Idaho can purchase two wolf tags per calendar year. A resident cannot purchase non-resident wolf tags. A non-resident deer and/or elk tag that may be used for wolf, mountain lion, or bear so long as the season for both species is currently open in that area.

A: Generally the answer is no, however there are exceptions. These exceptions are explained in the 2011 Big Game Regulations:
A person who has applied for a bighorn sheep, mountain goat or moose controlled hunt may not apply for any other controlled hunt in the same year, except unlimited controlled ...

A: Both static PDF maps suitable for printing and interactive online maps of hunt area boundaries are available on the Hunt Area Map Index. Sportsmen can also use the MapCenter to view Game Management Units, Elk Zones and current Controlled Hunts. For offline viewing in Google Earth and GIS ...

A: Lighted knocks are not currently legal in Idaho. There was a proposal made in 2011, but it was not approved by the Commission. At this time there is no lighted knock proposal for consideration as a non-biological rule for 2012.

A: This is difficult to answer, as size is relative--huge to one person is typical to another. That said, typical male wolves average around 100-110 pounds, whereas females average 80-90 pounds. The truly exceptionally large male wolf can approach 120-130 (sometimes heavier, depending on how much ...

A: The Game Regulations are made available online shortly after they are approved by the Fish and Game Commission. Big Game Seasons are set by the Commission every March (View the Commision Schedule). For 2012, the meeting is scheduled for March 21-23rd.
Printed Regulations will be available a ...

A: The 2010 Idaho State Legislature amended Idaho Code 36-411 to allow IDFG to accept hunter and bowhunter education course certifications from foreign countries provided their course is equivalent to or exceeds our Idaho course. A course certificate or card must be presented when purchasing a ...

A: You don't need a license, and the only restrictions are on access and travel on the land. Antler hunters, like other outdoor recreationists, must secure permission to cross or look for antlers on private land, and they must abide by transportation restrictions on federal and state public lands. ...

A: Yes, IDAPA requires the presentation of antlers from antlered moose to be presented to a conservation officer or regional office so department personnel can collect biological data. Since it is not required to present any parts of cow moose the information can simply be phoned in.

A: The regulations for Spring Goose Hunts are available online. The Spring Goose Hunts are primarily a private land hunting opportunity because geese are typically found feeding in agricultural fields. For more information please contact the Southeast Region at (208) 232-4703.

A: Idaho's first game laws were established by the Idaho Territorial Legislature in 1864. These laws for closed seasons on big game animals from Februrary to July, but did not provide for enforcement. These laws predate both the State of Idaho (admitted to the Union in 1890) and the creation of the ...